The Uplands And Lowlands Of Masonry.

wonder that mountaineers are a bold , free , rugged race , who know their rights and dare maintain them . On the other hand , those that dwell on the lowlands of earth lack the freedom of thonght , vigour of action and

energy of will , which , as a rule , characterise those who breathe the upper air . Nor is there the same glow of health on their cheeks , or the same justness of thought in their minds . They are sluggish in body and mind . Lowlands lead to low lives .

There are uplands and lowlands in Masonry , and the members of the Craft overspread them all . Masons are but men , and have the virtues and share in the vices of their kind . There are not the same limitations , however ,

in Freemasonry , that there are in the physical world . The lowlands predominate on the earth , and the highlands are the exception ; and men , as a rule , live in the same locality , or class of locality , as their ancestors did before them . The law of hereditary

governs . But there is no such law in Masonry . Masonry does not of necessity run in families . There are many fathers whose sons are not Freemasons , and many sons whose fathers were , not Craftsmen . All of the highlands

in Masonry are open to all members of the Fraternity , and if they persist in dwelling on the lowlands it is of their own free will , and not because the highlands are either inaccessible or rarely open to them .

Freemasonry is a wonderful fraternity , unquestionably without a peer among the mystic organizations of the world . There is so much in it ! There is such wealth of

wisdom in its symbolism , such pure morality in its teaching , such strength of attachment in its mystic tie , such brotherly love permeating every degree ! All of these are found on the uplands . Those who frequent this table-land , in truth , although not in seeming , dwell

apart from their fellows . But where are the many ? Far down on the lowlands , with no higher view of Freemasonry than that it is a secret society , in which they are bound to their brethren ; an ordinary institution , such as might be , or perhaps has been , organized many times

m our own era . They do nofc apprehend the truth that it is ancient , coming to us from the uplands of a timeimmemorial past ; that it is so honourable that princes of thought and princes of men have alike donned its lambskin ; that it not only offers to its votaries the extended

hand of fellowship and tbe companionage of congenial hearts , but it possesses rare intellectual , moral , and social gifts for those who are willing to receive them . Tes , whosoever will may have them . They are for tbe reader , the

thinker , the lover of the curious and rare , the delver in mysteries , the seeker after Light . Light dawns upon the initate and more Light ever awaits the true Craftsman . It never ceases to shine for those who behold ifc .

Freemasonry is many-sided , not one-sided—a prism , not a pane of glass . It is impossible for the most earnest seeker to know the whole of it , while it is possible for the careless , the thoughtless , the self-neglectful , to know almost none of it .

Brethren , come up to the highlands of the Craft . Be not intellectually blind . When you see a symbol , ask yourself what it means . It exists among us not for itself , but for its teachings . By itself ifc is Masonically nothing , while if it be taken in connection with its symbolic meaning it is

full of glory . The emblems , the legends , the symbols 0 ! how low they are if they are meaningless ! But if they are to us as " sermons in stones " or " books in the running brooks , " then while contemplating then we are lifted up to

the highlands of Freemasonry , we see far and wide through the mystic teachings , we are intellectually and morally nobler men , and to us life in the Craft is richly worth living . —Keystone .

brethren present were Bros . J . Marner Smyth W . M ., R . Foote Treasurer , R . Owen Secretary , J . T . Jones , W . J . Nugent , G . Holmes , J . Holden , with several brethren from other Lodges .

Brother John Burns , late oi the Prudence Lodge , No . 2114 , and Wavertree Lodge , No . 2294 , who died on Thursday , the llth inst ., aged 31 years , was interred on Saturday , in Smithdown Road Cemetery . Amongst the

A Committee met on Saturday last to make arrangements for a Concert at Dover , to be given on the 21 sfc January , on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . A dispensation is to be applied for to enable the brethren to wear Masonic clothing .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions ot" our Correspondents . AU Letters must bear the name and address of , the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

Re GRAND TREASURERSHIP 1891

lo the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICIE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Boferring to Bro . J . S . Cumberland's letter in last CHRONICLE , he says that , at the request of many friends , he agreed to be nominated for the Grand Treasurership , as it was felt that ifc was the turn of a Provincial brother to be elected as Grand Treasurer , seeing that the last three Grand Treasurers were from

Metropolitan Lodges . Now , Bro . Editor , I am sure that it is the opinion of the Craft that a sound man should be elected , whether he be a Provincial or Metropolitan brother . I am myself a Provincial Mason , and therefore write this in all sincerity . He also says that after consulting with his friends he decided not to be nominated . Now , as Bro . Everett had over 1300 brethren who had promised to

vote for him , I do not think Brother Cumberland wonld have stood muoh chance for that distinguished office . There wero other brethren who might also have been nominated , but who have not rushed into print with a view to advertisement for next year ' s Election . Bro . J . S . Cumberland also writes that he inserts his letter to explain why he was not nominated at the last meeting of Grand

Lodge , but I think the real reason is obvious . He has also consented to be nominated for next year's Election , and hopes that soma courtesy will be extended to him by Bro . Everett and his supporters . I do not see that be has any claim on thoso brethren for support , unless they are acquainted with his good qualities as personal friends . I hope , Bro . Editor , you will excuse this trespass on yonr space , but there has been too muoh ( so-called ) standing aside for other brethren

in regard to the Grand Treasnrership of late years , and we do not want it sprung on ns again , as this letter of Bro . Cumberland ' s seems to imply . Every brother who is nominated for Grand Treasurer should come forward on his own merits ; he should be true and trusty , and held in high estimation amongst his brothers and fellows . If you will kindly insert this letter in your next issue the brethren will see Bro . J . S . Cumberland ' s letter in the same light as I do . Yours fraternally , A PROVINCIAL P . M .

Lodge Coromandel (New Zealand Constitution).

LODGE COROMANDEL ( NEW ZEALAND CONSTITUTION ) .

THE proceedings afc the regular monthly meeting of this Lodgo on Wednesday , 24 th September , were of an interesting and pleasing nature . The attendance was good , 21 brethren being present , including Past Masters Edwards , King , Harrison , and Gotland , of Lodge Coromandel , Hodge of Lodge St . Clair , New South Wales , and Dr . Walker of St . Andrew , New Zealand , who presided at the organ , with his accustomed skill . Tho Lodge being open , Brother Malcolm

Niccol , Grand Superintendant , was announced and received with the honours due to his rank . In the courso of the evening Brother Niccol addressed the brethren at some length on the position and prospects of Masonry in New Zealand , and the necessity for Lodges under the national Grand Lodge redoubling their exertions to secure unanimity and concord . He particularly dwelt on the expediency of

making meetings of these Lodges more attractive , varying tho proceedings from the ordinary routine by the consideration and discussion of subjects of general interest to the Craft . He sketched out a scheme for giving effect to this idea , and indicated the beneficial results that would be produced . An animated and instructive interchange of thought followed , Past Masters Gatland ; Walker , King ,

und Harrison , and Brother Inder taking part in the discussion , and there is no doubt the suggestion will be followed up with good effect on the Lodge . . After the Lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to on appetitising supper , prepared by the worthy hostess , Mrs . Boyd , when full justice was done to the Coromandel " natives " and other delicacies provided . Songs and recitations were given by Brothers

Hovell , Walker , Litton , Argall , Gatland , Cook , and King , and having drank success to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand , the gathering broke up at low twelve , after spending a most enjoyable evening , which is likely to prove the precursor of many more of a kindred character . During the Lodge proceedings two brethren were

nominated for affiliation and one for initiation . Special interest attached to the latter from the fact that the nomination was made by tha father of tho candidate , an old Past Master of the Lodge . The visitors returned to Auckland next day , delighted with their tri p , and loud in their praises of tho hospitality and kindness of the Coromandel brethren .

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